Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Explore Lyon's gastronomic dining scene
Landmarks Lyon - Day 2
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region tour and wine sampling with local vintner
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - medieval town tour
- Château de Cormatin guided tour - castle with gilded rooms, moat and gardens
Landmarks Mâcon Beaujolais wine region Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin - Day 3
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval walled village (recommended for guests with high fitness level due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop - learn about Lyon's silk heritage and try silk painting
- Guided cycling tour to Tête d'Or Park - 105-hectare urban park with lake, botanical garden, rose garden and zoo
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges Tête d'Or Park - Day 4
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre - includes visit to one of the best-preserved Roman theatres
- Cycling tour of Vienne - past Roman temple, Emperor Augustus monument, bath houses, villas and Ile Barlet River Island
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre Vienne - Day 5
Viviers - Avignon
Viviers - Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - monuments, Cathedral of St. Vincent and free exploration time
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers - stories of WWII heroism
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent, Viviers Grignan Grignan Castle - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich experience - Classical concert at Palais des Papes with exclusive after-hours access and dinner in the palace banquet hall
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Popes Palace visit (moderate fitness level required)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct guided tour
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - local market shopping with chef and cooking demonstration onboard
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sampling of Côte du Rhône vineyard wines
- Visit Le Rocher des Doms - hilltop park with city views and English-style garden
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Rocher des Doms - Day 7
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - Roman ruins including Las Arenas amphitheatre and historic city center
- Les Baux & olive farm visit - olive oil production and tasting, plus medieval city tour
- Following Vincent - Van Gogh's Arles - walking tour tracing Van Gogh's artistic journey
- Discovery of lavender - from field to perfume - organic farm visit, essential oil extraction learning and lavender mist creation (typically late June to mid-August)
Landmarks Las Arenas Arles Le Baux Alpilles region - Day 8
Tarascon
Tarascon- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Landmarks Tarascon
